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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> recognition. Mr. recognition. Mr.
- </c> Ohio will seek recognition. Mr. Ohio will seek recognition. Mr.
- </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition.
- </c> Oklahoma seek recognition. Oklahoma seek recognition.
- </c> Texas seek recognition? Texas seek recognition?
Keywords:
appropriations, national security, foreign aid, transparency, democracy, House Resolution 992, H.Res. 992, HR 992, rule resolution, procedural rule, Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, previous question, motion to recommit, waiver of points of order, closed rule, structured rule, FY2026 appropriations, consolidated appropriations, federal spending
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> North Carolina seek recognition? Mr. North Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
- </c> from Pennsylvania seek recognition? from Pennsylvania seek recognition?
- </c> from Michigan seek recognition? from Michigan seek recognition?
- </c> Indiana seek recognition? Indiana seek recognition?
Keywords:
LaMonica McIver, censure, House of Representatives discipline, Homeland Security Committee, removal from committee, Newark, Delaney Hall, immigration detention facility, federal officers, assault on federal officer, resisting arrest, interfering with federal officers, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, congressional ethics, House resolution, disciplinary resolution, 18 U.S.C. 111, immigration enforcement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. alternate recognition between the alternate recognition
- It was a fitting recognition last year.
- /c><02:11:58.480><c> hospital</c> recognition of the brave hospital recognition of the brave hospital
- recognition? recognition? >> Mr.<02:13:12.400><c> Speaker</c> >> Mr.
- </c> from Arkansas seek recognition? Mr. from Arkansas seek recognition? Mr. President. President.
Keywords:
energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure, Bureau of Land Management, North Dakota, resource management plan, congression disapproval, public lands policy, HJR106, H.J.Res. 106, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Central Yukon, Alaska, public lands, land management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> recognition in Sen's hometown throwdown. recognition in Sen's hometown throwdown.
- To address the Texas seek recognition?
- Consent to address the recognition?
- Green, seeking recognition? Mr.
- </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition. Gentlemen, Yes, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
Keywords:
Minnesota lawmakers, political violence, domestic terrorism, assassination attempt, state legislators, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, Mark Hortman, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, public safety, law enforcement response, civil discourse, democracy, gun violence, elected officials, House resolution, condemnation, bipartisan unity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Modify unintentional murder crime to include Canadian protective order violations 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The law authored by Public Safety Co-Chair Representative Kelly Moller was titled Uniform Recognition
- <c> recognize</c> unintentional murder statute recognize unintentional murder statute recognize recognition
- <c> of</c><00:01:28.400><c> orders</c><00:01:28.720><c> for</c><00:01:28.960><c> protection</c> recognition
- of orders for protection recognition of orders for protection from<00:01:29.600><c> Canada,</c><00:01
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any members seeking recognition for the purpose of answering the roll?
- :04:41.440><c> for</c><00:04:41.680><c> the</c> members seeking recognition for the members seeking recognition
- Senator Wise, hi. >> Any member seeking recognition to change or explain their vote?
- Any more members seeking recognition of this order of business?
- Thursday, January 29th, Year of Our Lord, 2026. recognition before the final order of recognition before
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers.
The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:30.639><c> between</c> chair will alternate recognition between chair will alternate recognition
- </c> gentleman from Kentucky seek recognition gentleman from Kentucky seek recognition thank<02:16:25.000
- Sorry, gentleman from Ohio seeks recognition.
- from Ohio seek recognition gentleman and from Ohio seek recognition I<07:00:30.680><c> and</c><07:00
- </c><07:04:59.718><c> ask</c> from Georgia seek recognition ask from Georgia seek recognition ask unanimous
Keywords:
committee, House of Representatives, ethics, government, House Resolution 117, H.Res. 117, HR117, committee assignment, committee chair, House Committee on Ethics, Ethics Committee, House ethics, member conduct, congressional ethics, House organization, internal resolution, Mr. Guest, standing committee, leadership appointment, tolling program
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to emotional recognition, gait recognition and other biometric AI tools are being used in
- The Assemblymember noted how gait recognition and its impact on workers, and of course, facial recognition
- There are other tools that use facial recognition to assist workers in their jobs.
- So there’s other uses of facial recognition.
- So there’s other uses of facial recognition.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 1988, which would require AI companion chatbots to respond to credible self-harm or violence-related crisis expressions by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, warning users, and pausing the chat for human review after repeated crisis signals. The author and supporters said the bill is a measured safety standard to redirect vulnerable users to human help, citing research and cases where chatbots worsened suicidal ideation or violent behavior. Support came from crisis and medical advocates, while no opposition testimony was offered. The chair and members expressed strong support, and the bill was held pending quorum before later action on the agenda.
The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for users to create or maintain accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and would create an E-Safety Advisory Commission in the Attorney General’s office. The author argued the bill targets product design, not speech, and is intended to curb compulsive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds while allowing safer or non-addictive platforms to remain available. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, compulsive use, and mental health harms; opponents, including EFF, ACLU-Cal Action, TechNet, and youth advocacy groups, warned about privacy, First Amendment, and access-to-community concerns, especially for LGBTQ youth and other marginalized groups.
Committee members debated whether the bill is a ban or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the proposal would be effective or could push youth to less safe spaces. Several members said they would support the bill as a first step, while others raised concerns about enforceability, privacy, and constitutional issues. The author emphasized that the bill is limited to specific harmful design features, not content or general internet access, and that the new commission would monitor evolving technology and recommend future updates. No final vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Persons-Mulicka, your recognition.
- Before we get to Representative Miller, we have a few recognitions.
- Leader Driscoll, you're recognized for recognition.
- Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
- Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This recognition is France's highest II.
- Florida seek recognition? Florida seek recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> recognition? Mr. recognition? Mr.
- Um from North Carolina seek recognition?
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Missouri seek recognition? Missouri seek recognition?
- I yield back. recognition? recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> seek recognition? seek recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
Keywords:
Haiti, duty-free imports, economic recovery, trade, Caribbean Basin, tariff, apparel, remote access, national security, export controls, cloud computing, foreign policy, international relations, improper payments, deceased, social security, federal coordination, state agencies, coercion, minors
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 06/01/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- <00:20:13.760><c> and</c> >> I appreciate that recognition and >> I appreciate that recognition
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think it honors our God if we don't give him, first and foremost, recognition.
- God if we don't give him first and foremost recognition.
- until recognition is due.
- until recognition is due.
- Would you all please give them one of the and give them the recognition until recognition is due.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There being no other senator seeking recognition, Secretary, please call the roll.
- There being no other senator seeking recognition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- There being no other senator seeking recognition. Secretary, please call the roll.
- There being no members of the Senate seeking recognition. Secretary, please call the roll.
- Thank you, members, and thank you for the recognition to those who have served.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I see no one seeking recognition. If you I see no one seeking recognition.
- All right, I see no other members seeking recognition. Okay, final passage.
- I see no one else seeking recognition. We will proceed with final passage.
- All right, I see no one seeking recognition.
- I see no one else seeking recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> gentleman from Georgia Sig recognition gentleman from Georgia Sig recognition Madam<01:33:49.639
- </c><01:40:45.599><c> ask</c> from North Carolina seek recognition ask from North Carolina seek recognition
- For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Ohio seek recognition?
- </c> Maryland seat recognition Maryland seat recognition speaker<02:10:42.400><c> address</c><02:10:42.960
- </c> woman from New Mexico seek recognition woman from New Mexico seek recognition Mr<02:15:21.719><c
Bills:
HJR20
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would have this day be a day of remembrance and recognition of Charlie Kirk's influence on
- Do you think we should have a Melissa Hortman day of recognition?
- Do you think we should have a Melissa Hortman day of recognition? Thank you.
- Do you have any concerns that establishing this could lead to an increase in future requests for recognition
- And this bill sets a dangerous precedent that recognition is not simply reserved for those who advanced
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests.
Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Her remarkable talent and dedication earned her wide recognition as one of the city's most gifted seamstresses
- Her remarkable talent and dedication earned her wide recognition as one of the city's most gifted seamstresses
- her</c><00:03:57.760><c> wide</c> and dedication earned her wide and dedication earned her wide recognition
- 59.120><c> of</c><00:03:59.200><c> the</c><00:03:59.360><c> city's</c><00:03:59.760><c> most</c> recognition
- as one of the city's most recognition as one of the city's most gifted<00:04:00.400><c> seamstresses
Summary:
The Senate convened and quickly adopted several organizational resolutions: Senate Resolution 1 notifying the House that the Senate was in session, Senate Joint Resolution 2 appointing a committee to notify the Governor, and Senate Joint Resolution 3 appointing a committee to escort the Governor to the joint session. The chamber also recognized Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and later adopted a resolution honoring the life of Dorothy Lee “Dot” Hatcher, mother of Senator Kirk Hatcher, after it was read at length. Senators offered personal remarks of condolence and support to Senator Hatcher and his family.
The Senate then agreed, without objection, to allow bill introductions throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. It adopted Senate Joint Resolution 5 by Senators Jones and Sessions, which recognizes Pineywoods cattle as an official heritage cattle breed of Alabama. The resolution was taken up immediately and passed by voice vote.
Additional floor remarks welcomed new Senator Matt Woods, thanked family members in attendance, and recognized Trip Gudger and the new chief of staff, Connie Row. The chamber also noted that the journal would remain open until 4:00 p.m. for first readings and then recess until the next day, with the session adjourned by voice vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Bernie Perryman departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So much of the important work happens quietly without recognition.
- happens So much of the important work happens quietly<00:04:19.880><c> without</c><00:04:20.280><c> recognition
- </c><00:04:21.560><c> And</c><00:04:21.720><c> I'm</c> quietly without recognition.
- And I'm quietly without recognition.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-3-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Any member seeking recognition for special guests or other announcement? Seeing no one.
- </c> Any other members seeking recognition for comment or question?
- Any members seeking<00:10:19.560><c> recognition</c><00:10:20.080><c> for</c><00:10:20.200><c> comment
- </c><00:10:20.520><c> or</c> seeking recognition for comment or seeking recognition for comment or question
Committee:
House Appropriations & Revenue